Upcoming events

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Mar 24, 2014 at 12:01 AM

The following events are coming up in the area

Submissions for Max calendar­ should be emailed to max@jdnews.com by 10 a.m. Monday the week before the event. Every effort is made to include all submissions, however, due to spacing issues, some may be omitted.

Events & Festivals

MOREHEAD CITY

North Carolina Coastal Federation and Carteret County Crossroads presents a screening of the documentary film “Shored Up,” about coastal development in North Carolina and New Jersey following Hurricane Sandy. The screening will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. March 31 in Carteret Community College’s Joslyn Hall. Before the film will be a poster session on notable sea level rise research in North Carolina, and following the film will be a panel discussion with coastal systems experts. The event is free and open to the public, but seating is limited. Registration is recommended. For more information, contact Rachel Bisesi at rachelb@nccoast.org.

WASHINGTON

Goose Creek State Park calendar of events for March and April:

All programs begin at 2 p.m. and meet at the visitor center unless stated otherwise.

April 5: Nature’s Mysteries at 2 p.m. Do you know how a beaver assists in the making of perfume? Meet at the park Visitor Center to learn some crazy, amazing, random facts about some wildlife.

April 12: Campground Cooking at 4 p.m. Are you interested in campfire cooking? We will teach you how to make some simple, tasty treats over a toasty campfire. There are 10 spots available, call the park office at 252-923-2191 for reservation or information.

April 19: Earth Day Celebration Hike at 2 p.m. Take a moment to celebrate Earth Day by visiting Goose Creek State Park for a ranger guided nature hike. You will have the opportunity to experience some of nature’s most beautiful sights while learning about the ecosystems along the way. Please meet at the third parking lot to begin your hike along our Mallard Creek trail. The trail is approximately three-quarters of a mile. Please dress appropriately and bring a bottle of water.

April 26: Reptile Hike at 2 p.m. Meet at the park Visitor Center to participate in an easy ranger guided hike through the swamp. We will be in search of snakes, turtles and whatever else might cross our path. We will also discuss the importance of wetlands while we venture along. Please dress appropriately, bring water, sunscreen and bug spray.

HAVELOCK

MCAS Cherry Point Air Show “Inspiration to Innovation,” will take place May 16 through 18 aboard MCAS Cherry Point.

The show on May 16 will feature nighttime performances, while the shows on May 17 and 18 will feature many daytime performances. Gates will open for the May 16 night show at 5 p.m. and flying will go from 5:45 to 10 p.m. On May 17 and 18, gates will open at 8 a.m. and flying will go from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

This year’s air show highlights include the F-35B Joint Strike Fighter, the Black Diamond Jet Team, a Marine Air-Ground Task Force demonstration, the Smoke-n-Thunder jet car, a host of civilian and military aerobatic demonstrations, a fun zone for the kids, plus historic and modern static aircraft displays on the flight line.

The night show will include night-oriented aerial pyrotechnic displays, afterburner flybys, the roaring afterburner display of the Smoke-n-Thunder jet car, the Black Dagger skydivers, a wall of fire ordnance demonstration and a large fireworks display set to patriotic music.

Air show admission and parking are free and open to everyone in the community, so come early to avoid traffic. Parking space will be limited, so carpooling is recommended. For those interested in premium seating, several options will be available via the air show’s website to include bleacher, box and chalet seating. Visit cherrypointairshow.com for more information.

JACKSONVILLE and HAVELOCK

The Cole Bros. Circus is coming to Jacksonville and Havelock. Performances take place at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. April 4; and at 1:30, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. April 5 and 6 at the Onslow County Fairgrounds. Advance tickets for these performances can be purchased through April 3 at Dorwarts Garage on Freedom Way in Hubert, Wagoner Insurance & Appraisal on NC 172 in Sneads Ferry, I Need It Now Trophies on Gum Branch Road in Jacksonville, Camp Lejeune ITT on West Road, or at tickets.com. Performances at Havelock City Park take place at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. April 7, 8 and 9. Advance tickets for these performances can be purchased through April 6 at Kittrell Auto Sales on Main Street in Havelock, Tops Cigars on Main Street in Havelock, the Painted Pelican on Highway 70 in Morehead City, Coastal Mini Storage on Highway 70 in Havelock, or at tickets.com. Advance tickets save $5 for adult admission. Free tickets for kids 12 and under can be found at GoToTheCircus.com. Advance tickets cost $16 for adult general admission, and $4 more for reserved seats. VIP seats are available for $7 more.

SWANSBORO

Join local birding expert Joanne Powell and the N.C. Coastal Federation for a birding cruise along the White Oak River. The cruise departs at 10 a.m. from Hammocks Beach State Park April 13 and May 18. Fall trips are also planned for Sept. 28, Oct. 19 and Nov. 16. The covered ferry will cruise through the estuaries of the White Oak River and Bogue Sound looking for resident and migrant birds. Cruises cost $20 per person and all ages are welcome. Participants are asked to meet at the Hammocks Beach State Park visitor center at 9:45 a.m. and are recommended to bring binoculars, water and a snack. Registration is required at nccoast.org.

NEWPORT

The 36th annual Newport Pig Cooking Contest takes place April 4 and 5 at Newport Town Park. The free event will include a pig cooking contest with cash prizes and there will be crafts, BBQ plates, funnel cakes, a bake sale and amusement rides. On April 4 from 4 to 7 p.m., the Cold Biscuit Band will play with the Fantastic Shakers following from 7 to 10 p.m. On April 5 from 10 a.m. to noon will be the Ryder Preston Elvis Show. From noon to 5:30 p.m., North Tower will play. For more information, call 252-223-PIGS or visit newportpigcooking.com.

MOREHEAD CITY

The 25th annual Lookout Rotary Spring Road Race goes from 8 to 10:30 a.m. April 26 at Sports Center located at 701 N. 35th Street in Morehead City, and participants can run a 10K, 5K Fitness Walk, 1-mile run Fitness Walk, 5K and 10K Wheelchair. There is a Tot Push/Pull welcome in all races. This year there is a new “Run for Healthy Living” 1-mile run for Carteret County 5th graders (by qualification).

Pre Register at RUNTHEEAST.com or pick up an entry form at Sports Center.

Pre-registration fees until 5:00 pm April 18 cost $25 each race and $50 Family Special (2 adults and all children under 18 living in same household).

When registering April 19 through 26, fees cost $30 each race and $60 for families. Military discounts are available.

Race Day Registration begins at 7 a.m. on site. Race packets can be picked up from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. April 25 at Connecting Point Computer Center located at 4370 Arendell Street in Morehead City.

Long sleeved t-shirts will be provided to the first 350 participants (One per family entry).

For Information on the race, visit LookoutRotaryRoadRace.com.

MOREHEAD CITY

The 2014 Crystal Coast Boat Show on May 17 and 18 at the Downtown Morehead City waterfront, will offer boats, vendors, artists, vintage automobiles and entertainment.

The Crystal Coast Boat Show features both new and used boats as well as showcasing a variety of marine products and services, outdoor gear, fishing tackle, outfitters, brokers, fishing clubs and resource conservation groups. The boat show is free and open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 17 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 18. Food and beverages will be available. Live entertainment will be provided during the Boat Show weekend at Jaycee Park. The Carteret Community Sunshine Band will play at 10:30 a.m., Loose Cannons Band at noon, and Six Pack of Gentlemen at 3 p.m. on May 17 and the All Night Long Jazz Band is featured at noon May 18.

The ARTrageous art event will go all weekend on the waterfront in conjunction with the Arts Council of Carteret County and kids activities are planned to coincide.

On May 17 at Katherine Davis Park, the Morehead City Chapter of the Antique Automobile Club of America will hold its 41st annual car show featuring vintage vehicles.

Then, on May 18 at Katherine Davis Park, the Morehead City After Hours Rotary Club will host a regional Cornhole Tournament starting at noon. Burgers, hot dogs and cold beer will be available for sale. There will be free entertainment. Prizes will be awarded to the winning teams, including a special prize to the 1st place winner: a Key to the City presented by the Mayor of Morehead City. To register email afterhoursrotary@gmail.com .

ONSLOW COUNTY

Onslow Senior Games kick-off event will be April 5 with a 5K (for all ages). Deadline to enter is April 1. Categories include: Literary Arts, Visual Arts, Heritage Arts, Performing Arts and Athletic Events. Those entering must be 50 by Dec. 31. Entry forms are now available at Onslow County Parks and Recreation, Onslow County Senior Services and Jacksonville Recreation and Parks for the 2014 Senior Games. An awards banquet will be held May 17 at 4 p.m. for the Performing Arts category and to recognize the winners of each event. Call 910-347-5332 or visit Onslowcountync.gov/parks .

MOREHEAD CITY

The Coast Guard Cutter Eagle, America’s Tall Ship and seagoing classroom for future officers in training, is scheduled to moor in Morehead City March 26-30.

From its homeport in New London, Conn., the cutter, at more than 23,500 square feet of sail and six miles of rigging, will sail along the eastern seaboard and transit through Morehead as part of its spring training for Coast Guard and National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) officer candidates.

At 295 feet in length, the Eagle is the largest tall ship flying the stars and stripes and the only active square-rigger in U.S. government service. Constructed in 1936 by the Blohm and Voss Shipyard in Hamburg, Germany, and originally commissioned as the Horst Wessel by the German Navy, the Eagle was taken by the United States as a war reparation following World War II and has served as a classroom at sea to future Coast Guard officers since 1946.

Community Contra Dance is held every first Friday of the month from 7 to 10 p.m. in the Farmer’s Market Building. Contra dancing is similar to square dancing but not limited to groups of four couples. Long lines and big circles are common in contras. Concessions are available at the 1st Friday dances. Admission is $7 per person; $5 per student and a $20 family cap. For more information, call 910-548-0505 or visit kingsfriendmusic. com/ contradance.php.

Music & Culture

NEWPORT & SWANSBORO

The Crystal Coast Choral Society, directed by Finley Woolston, and accompanied by the Crystal Coast Orchestra, will put on two performaces of “Requiem” by Gabriel Faure’ in March.

The first performance is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. March 29 in the sanctuary of the All Saints Anglican Church located at 292 McCabe Road in Newport. The second performance will take place at 7:30 p.m. March 30 in the sanctuary of the Swansboro United Methodist Church located at 665 W. Corbett Ave. in Swansboro.

The concerts are free but donations are welcome.

Theater & Arts

SWANSBORO

Legacy Theater Company will perform a series of one acts for the Seaside Arts Council at 7 p.m. April 26. The company will perform drama to comedy at the Assembly Room of Swansboro Town Hall on Church Street. Needlework artist Patricia Ruddiman’s work will be on exhibit. Tickets cost $10 for members and $15 for non-members. For more information, visit seasideartscouncil.com.

JACKSONVILLE

The Jacksonville/Onslow Council for the Arts presents a “Rhythm and Poetic Forms” workshop with Lenard D. Moore, associate professor of English at the University of Mount Olive. Moore will teach poetry writing from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 19 at the Council for the Arts located at 826 New Bridge St. in downtown Jacksonville. The workshop costs $15. The workshop will involve writing exercises, and students should bring paper, writing utensils, a dictionary and thesaurus. For more information, call 910-455-9840, email jaxarts@jaxarts.com or visit jaxarts.com.

SWANSBORO

Swansboro High School presents “The Pajama Game” at 7 p.m. April 3 and 4 and at 3 p.m. April 5 in the high school auditorium. General admission costs $8 for adults; $7 students under 18. Reserved seating for the first three middle rows costs $15 for one or $55 for four. Contact david.laughinghouse@onslow.k12.nc.us for reserved seating. To purchase general admission tickets, email melynda.morrone@onslow.k12.nc.us or call 910-326-4300 during school hours or after school Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 2:45 to 5 p.m.

NEWPORT

Croatan High School presents “Footloose” April 3 through 12.

Performances begin at 7 p.m. April 3, 5, 10, 11 and 12; the performance on April 6 begins at 2 p.m.

Tickets cost $10 for adults, $8 for senior citizens and students in grades 6 through 12; $5 for students in kindergarten through 5th grade; and free for kids pre-school age or younger.

For more information or to buy tickets, contact 252-393-7022 or barbara.swigart@carteretk12.org.

Croatan High School is located at 3355 Hwy 24 in Newport.

JACKSONVILLE

Jacksonville High School puts on its 51st annual spring musical, “Thoroughly Modern Millie” in the Robert B. Gaskins Auditorium at the high school located at 1021 Henderson Dr. in Jacksonville.

Performances start at 7:30 p.m. April 4 and 5, and at 3 p.m. April 6.

For more information, call 910-989-2048.

JACKSONVILLE

White Oak High School in Jacksonville is putting on the musical “Annie” at 7 p.m. on April 3-5. Tickets are on sale now at WOHS and they cost $7 in advance or $10 at the door. For more information or to reserve tickets, call 910-455-1541.

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